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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.49, 35,481.03 and 11,814.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.49, 35,481.03 and 11,814.18 is: 17,711.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.49 : 35,481.03 = 11,814.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.49/35,481.03 = 11,814.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.49x = 35,481.03 × 11,814.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.49x = 419,179,275.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,179,275.01/23,666.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,711.93

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